Definitions

1. noun

A person or animal that is injured, killed, or exploited by some external agency, especially as a result of human action.

“The police were called to the scene to protect the potential victim of the mugging.”

2. noun

A person who suffers a particular hardship, misfortune, or injustice.

“The victim of the economic downturn struggled to find a job.”

3. noun

A person or animal that is affected by a particular disease, virus, or other health condition.

“The patient was the victim of a rare and highly contagious disease.”

4. noun

A thing or concept that is affected by a particular process or action.

“The victim of inflation was the country’s already weak economy.”

5. verb

To make someone or something a victim, especially by exploiting or taking advantage of them.

“The company has been accused of victimizing its employees through unfair labor practices.”

6. verb

To suffer or be affected by something, especially in a negative way.

“The city has been victimized by frequent natural disasters.”